The Dramatic Self Paradigm

Mathematics education for relevance, responsiveness, and viability in Africa within the Fourth Industrial Revolution era

“…Neuroscientific studies demonstrating the link between emotional engagement and improved cognitive performance lend credence to the effectiveness of theatre as a teaching method (Viirret 2018). Similar to daydreaming and other altered mental states, playful behaviour in learners may cause the release of neurochemicals and the opening of previously closed neural connections (Pitruzzella 2022;Sherratt & Peter 2002). Therefore, consistent exposure to drama may lead to the development of more flexible thought patterns in the brain.…”

“…ordinary usage (such as a mug, a fork or a toothbrush) (Pitruzzella 2022). Additionally, a drama lesson must aid the learners' growth in their representational knowledge by having them work diligently to modify the classroom setting to generate a make-believe world and imaginary characters (assisting teachers in character with items of clothing) (Kaiafa et al 2020).…”

“…Educators require emotional intensity and immediacy to stimulate awareness of an 'other in the meeting of minds' (Pitruzzella 2022), which is the basis for a feeling of 'relatedness' and an early theory of mind (Kaiafa et al 2020). Educators must give a sense of security by absorbing and reacting to various learners' emotions.…”